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stuffed peppers

A delicious and healthy stuffed peppers recipe featuring ground turkey, rice, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 0.25 medium onion (minced)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 large red bell peppers (washed)
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth (divided)
  • 0.25 cup tomato sauce
  • 1.5 cups cooked brown rice
  • to taste Olive oil spray
  • 6 tbsp part skim shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly spray olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet and heat on medium.
  3. Add onion, garlic, and cilantro and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add ground turkey, salt, garlic powder, and cumin. Cook until meat is fully cooked, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add 1/4 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Mix well and simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
  5. Combine cooked rice and meat mixture.
  6. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Fill each with approximately 2/3 cup of the meat mixture. Place in a baking dish and top each with 1 tablespoon of cheese.
  7. Pour remaining chicken broth into the dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes until peppers are tender.
  8. Remove foil and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe makes a flavorful and healthy meal perfect for a weeknight dinner.